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• #### L ∞ variational problems for maps and the Aronsson PDE system ﻿

(2012-12-31)
By employing Aronsson's absolute minimizers of L ∞ functionals, we prove that absolutely minimizing maps u:Rn→RN solve a "tangential" Aronsson PDE system. By following Sheffield and Smart (2012) [24], we derive δ ∞ with ...
• #### Large Time Asymptotics for Partially Dissipative Hyperbolic Systems ﻿

(2011-12-31)
This work is concerned with (n-component) hyperbolic systems of balance laws in m space dimensions. First, we consider linear systems with constant coefficients and analyze the possible behavior of solutions as t → ∞. Using ...
• #### Large-time asymptotics, vanishing viscosity and numerics for 1-D scalar conservation laws ﻿

(2014-12-31)
In this paper we analyze the large time asymptotic behavior of the discrete solutions of numerical approximation schemes for scalar hyperbolic conservation laws. We consider three monotone conservative schemes that are ...
• #### Large-time behavior of some numerical schemes: application to the sonic-boom phenomenon ﻿

(2014-12-10)
In this thesis we highlight the necessity of employing numerical schemes that preserve the large-time dynamical properties of the continuous system. We focus on Burgers- like equations, which are well known to develop ...
• #### Local Exact Controllability for the One-Dimensional Compressible Navier-Stokes Equation ﻿

(2012-12-31)
In this paper we deal with the isentropic (compressible) Navier-Stokes equation in one space dimension and we adress the problem of the boundary controllability for this system. We prove that we can drive initial conditions ...
• #### Localized solutions and filtering mechanisms for the discontinuous Galerkin semi-discretizations of the 1-d wave equation [Solutions localisées et mécanismes de filtrage pour les approximations de Galerkin discontinues de l'équation des ondes.] ﻿

(2010-12-31)
We perform a complete Fourier analysis of the semi-discrete 1-d wave equation obtained through a P1 discontinuous Galerkin (DG) approximation of the continuous wave equation on an uniform grid. The resulting system exhibits ...
• #### Localized solutions for the finite difference semi-discretization of the wave equation [Solutions localisées pour la semi-discrétisation par différences finies de l'équation des ondes] ﻿

(2010-12-31)
We study the propagation properties of the solutions of the finite difference space semi-discrete wave equation on a uniform grid of the whole Euclidean space. We provide a construction of high frequency wave packets that ...
• #### Long time dynamics of a multidimensional nonlinear lattice with memory ﻿

(2015-12-31)
This work is devoted to study the nature of vibrations arising in a multidimensional nonlinear periodic lattice structure with memory. We prove the existence of a global attractor. In the homogeneous case under a restriction ...
• #### Long time versus steady state optimal control ﻿

(2013-12-31)
This paper analyzes the convergence of optimal control problems for an evolution equation in a finite time-horizon [0, T] toward the limit steady state ones as T ?8. We focus on linear problems. We first consider linear ...
• #### Low Mach number limit of viscous polytropic fluid flows ﻿

(2011-12-31)
This paper studies the singular limit of the non-isentropic Navier-Stokes equations with zero thermal coefficient in a two-dimensional bounded domain as the Mach number goes to zero. A uniform existence result is obtained ...
• #### Lower and upper bounds for the first eigenvalue of nonlocal diffusion problems in the whole space ﻿

(2012-12-31)
We find lower and upper bounds for the first eigenvalue of a nonlocal diffusion operator of the form T(u)=-∫ ℝdK(x,y)(u(y)-u(x))dy. Here we consider a kernel K(x, y)=ψ(y-a(x))+ψ(x-a(y)) where ψ is a bounded, nonnegative ...
• #### Mathematical Models of Incompressible Fluids as Singular Limits of Complete Fluid Systems ﻿

(2010-12-31)
A rigorous justification of several well-known mathematical models of incompressible fluid flows can be given in terms of singular limits of the scaled Navier-Stokes-Fourier system, where some of the characteristic numbers ...
• #### Maximum Principles for vectorial approximate minimizers of nonconvex functionals ﻿

(2013-12-31)
We establish Maximum Principles which apply to vectorial approximate minimizers of the general integral functional of Calculus of Variations. Our main result is a version of the Convex Hull Property. The primary advance ...
• #### Minimization of length and curvature on planar curves ﻿

(2009-12-31)
In this paper we consider the problem of reconstructing a curve that is partially hidden or corrupted by minimizing the functional ∫ √1+K 2 ds, depending both on length and curvature K. We fix starting and ending points ...
• #### Mode-independent H2-control of a DC motor modeled as a Markov jump linear system ﻿

(2014-12-31)
This brief presents a control strategy for Markov jump linear systems (MJLS) with no access to the Markov state (or mode). The controller is assumed to be in the linear state-feedback format and the aim of the control ...
• #### Molien series and low-degree invariants for a natural action of $SO(3) \wr Z_2$ ﻿

(2015-12-31)
We investigate the invariants of the 25-dimensional real representation of the group SO(3) ? Z2 given by the left and right actions of SO(3) on 5 5 matrices together with matrix transposition; the action on column vectors ...
• #### Nematic elastomers: Gamma-limits for large bodies and small particles ﻿

(2011-12-31)
We compute the large-body and the small-particle Gamma-limit of a family of energies for nematic elastomers. We work under the assumption of small deformations (linearized kinematics) and consider both compressible and ...
• #### Non-reflecting boundary condition on ellipsoidal boundary ﻿

(2012-12-31)
The modeling of wave propagation problems using finite element methods usually requires the truncation of the computation domain around the scatterer of interest. Absorbing boundary conditions are classically considered ...
• #### Nonlinear weakly curved rod by Γ-Convergence ﻿

(2012-12-31)
We present a nonlinear model of weakly curved rod, namely the type of curved rod where the curvature is of the order of the diameter of the cross-section. We use an approach analogous to the one for rods and curved rods ...
• #### Null controllability for a heat equation with a singular inverse-square potential involving the distance to the boundary function ﻿

(2016-01-01)
This article is devoted to the analysis of control properties for a heat equation with a singular potential μ/δ2, defined on a bounded C2 domain Ω⊂RN, where δ is the distance to the boundary function. More precisely, we ...